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Centre for Research in Inclusion

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Our educational researchers are working to further theoretical understandings and practices of inclusion, through participatory and practitioner-based methodologies.

Part of Education

About

The centre is headed by Professor Kiki Messiou and Dr Vasilis Strogilos. Our members work with a strong network of collaborators who value and conduct research that addresses inclusion. They engage with the needs of participants and research users.

We focus on developing research that fosters and improves inclusive practice in an inclusive way. This means we often work with teachers and young people to carry out our research. 

We have particular expertise in: 

  • differentiation
  • collaborative working 
  • social and emotional dimensions of learning  
  • classroom interaction using technology  
  • learners experiencing marginalisation, social disadvantage or poverty  
  • learners with autism and learning disabilities

Research highlights

People, projects and publications

People

Doctor Andy Coverdale BA (Hons), MA, PhD

Research Fellow

Research interests

  • Learning Disabilities
  • Digital Acessibility

Connect with Andy

Email: a.coverdale@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Doctor Cristina Azaola

Lecturer

Research interests

  • Social inclusion and exclusion through schooling
  • School belonging in urban and rural educational settings

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Cristina

Email: m.c.azaola@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Professor Kyriaki (Kiki) Messiou

Professor of Education

Research interests

  • inclusive education
  • marginalisation in schools

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Kyriaki (Kiki)

Email: k.messiou@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Professor Melanie Nind BEd(Hons), PhD. FAcSS

Professor in Education

Research interests

  • inclusive research
  • learning disability

Connect with Melanie

Email: m.a.nind@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Doctor Michaela Brockmann

Lecturer

Research interests

  • Sociology of education
  • Biographical, ethnographic and interdisciplinary approaches 

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Michaela

Email: m.brockmann@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

My research focuses on understanding marginalisation and finding ways to include all children and young people in schools, through dialogues between teachers and students.
Professor of Education
My research focuses on the inclusion of students with special educational needs and disabilities in mainstream schools and I work with teachers, students and parents to make this happen.
Associate Professor
My particular areas of interest and expertise lie in qualitative, inclusive research methodology and in the fields of interactive and inclusive pedagogy.
Professor in Education
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